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Direct linkBonner, J. Jose – Science Teacher, 2004
In this article, the author discusses "The Biology of Food" course. This course--a large lecture course with no laboratory section--is a mixture of kitchen chemistry, post-eating food metabolism, origins of different foods (from crop breeding to evolution), and ecological and environmental impacts of farming and harvesting practices. Nearly every…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Biology, Science Activities, Microbiology
Toplis, Rob; Cleaves, Anna – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2006
This paper reports research about upper secondary school pupils' views about science investigations in school. Although researchers, teachers and examiners have expressed opinions about investigative work in science, there have been relatively few studies of pupils' experiences. The present study identified pupils' concerns about the limited time…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Experiments, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
Download full textNational Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1994
The primary goal of this guide is for children to become familiar with the concept of cycles and to learn that some human activities can cause changes in their environment. Although the guide addresses Earth's components, it does so from the perspective of space to show the planet as a large system with interacting parts. To demonstrate on a much…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Earth Science, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Birse, Margaret – 1996
Many primary school teachers feel a lack of confidence in teaching science and technology. This paper aims to demonstrate useful and practical strategies for non-specialist science teachers to use in stimulating a positive scientific attitude among primary school students. It proposes that teachers should strive to develop children's natural…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Design, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes
Using Electricity. Study Guide. Unit I2. ZIM-SCI, Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project. Year 2.
Chidume, Kwashira – 1983
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This ZIM-SCI study guide presents activities…
Descriptors: Electric Circuits, Electric Motors, Electricity, General Science
Chidume, Kwashira – 1983
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be used in…
Descriptors: Electric Circuits, Electric Motors, Electricity, General Science
Stocklmayer, Sue – 1981
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This ZIM-SCI study guide introduces students to…
Descriptors: General Science, Matter, Measurement Equipment, Measurement Techniques
Dube, Peter – 1981
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This ZIM-SCI study guide presents activities…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Fuels, General Science
Dube, Peter – 1981
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be read in…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy, Fuels, General Science
Stocklmayer, Sue – 1982
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be read in…
Descriptors: Classification, Earth Science, General Science, Geology
Stocklmayer, Sue – 1982
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be read in…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, General Science, Geology
Chidume, Kwashira – 1983
The Zimbabwe Secondary School Science Project (ZIM-SCI) developed student study guides, corresponding teaching guides, and science kits for a low-cost science course which could be taught during the first 2 years of secondary school without the aid of qualified teachers and conventional laboratories. This teaching guide, designed to be read in…
Descriptors: Electric Batteries, Electric Circuits, Electricity, General Science
Stephenson, Robert L. – 1980
Developed for teachers of junior high school science classes, this unit presents ten investigations on plant growth, animal life, pond life, and general science interests. These investigations are designed to accompany any popular life science textbooks, may be used to supplement a year-long course in life science, are intended as a springboard…
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Class Activities, Hands on Science
Perdue, Peggy K. – 1991
This book includes 20 science activities in the fields of scientific method, earth science, life science, and physical science. Each activity is composed of two parts--an explanatory section for the teacher and a student lab sheet. The explanatory section begins with a brief introduction designed to give an overview of the activity's main concept.…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Biological Sciences, Classification, Earth Science
Roberts, Douglas A.; And Others – 1986
This manual is organized around the concept of chemical change as used to explain everyday phenomena. It concentrates on three interrelated aspects of chemical change: (l) scientific knowledge; (2) technological applications; and (3) societal issues. The unit is divided into four episodes or segments of instruction with suggested time allotments.…
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Grade 10
